Buffalo Bills: College position groups to watch for 2020 NFL Draft
By Luke Parrish
Ohio State Defensive Line
The Bills are getting older up front. They selected Ed Oliver in the first round in 2019 but could still look to add pieces early in the draft next year. Ohio State’s front seven has several NFL starters just waiting for the Bills to pounce. They have edge rushers, interior linemen and linebackers. Fans in Buffalo should be tuned into the Buckeyes in the 2019 season.
Chase Young is the name to know from this bunch. Young is a stud defensive end for the Buckeyes entering his second full season as the starter. Last year, Young tallied 9.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for a loss.
He is a three-down rusher with remarkable hand usage at the point of attack. He also bends the edge well for a man of his size, which should be almost impossible. Another year of adding moves to his arsenal and Young should be a top-tier talent in the NFL Draft.
Young is joined on the line by Jonathon Cooper. Cooper is a force once he gets his hands on the ball-carrier, but he doesn’t consistently get there. He has good size and length but the play diagnosis isn’t quite there for Cooper.
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Robert Landers may be one of the best interior rushers in the NCAA come draft time. He moves well for a big guy and has quick hands up front. Despite standing just 6-1, Landers is a strong interior rusher.
The front line for Ohio State is deadly.